Watch Out for The New Menu

**Hestercombe Stable's Restaurant: THE NEW MENU!!** Head Chef Kevin and his team have pulled together the new menu full of fresh seasonal ingredients and it's now been up and running for the last week. There are still some of the old favorites including the ham and cheese pannini and the stuffed baked potato that was introduced over winter but you can now...

All our Summer Events are now up on the events section of the website. There's something for everyone - whether it's educational (charcoal burning or our stone walling course) or entertainment (our Summer Fete will be full of fun and games plus Folksy Theatre are back in August).

Just when we all though we could go on holiday... And not to forget the new Autumn Menu. Kevin and his team have once again exceeded expectation with some scrumptious warming dishes using seasonal and local ingredients including a wholesome beef stew with dumplings and the delicious apple and cider cake made with Hestercombe's very own apples! I'm sure...

**Get outside this season, breathe in the fresh air and watch Hestercombe gardens come alive with the rich colours of autumn.**: - Autumn at HestercombeSeptember and October sees Hestercombe transformed by the rich shades of autumn; the cold-loving flowers and shrubs begin to bloom, bringing new colours and points of interest to the gardens. On your next...

About the Role:As a SASP volunteer, you will play a vital part in helping individuals in your community become more active, either in their home or out and about. You will be providing friendly support and encouragement, and as their movement increases, you will see them enjoying the physical benefits as well as watching their confidence grow and the...

**With autumn in full swing now we are certainly finding plenty to do in the gardens! Apart from the seemingly never ending task of leaf blowing and raking we have been chopping back all the Mexican daisies that grow in the walls. This reveals the beautiful stone work underneath and shows off the intricate structure of the Formal Garden. We also have some...

Did you see Hestercombe on the BBC? Inside Out South West did a special feature about thedevelopments of Hestercombe House. We are all thrilled to hit such a wide audience and loved watching some of our staff on the telly! The programme was excellent so a big thank you to all involved. If you missed the programme catch up on the BBC iplayer and let us know...

In the Great Plat, as a carpet under the Glads and Cannas, we normally use pink and red varieties of Dianthus. However on Jekyll's original plan it states that we should use Phlox drummondii. In the past we have found it extremely hard to find this type of phlox available in single colours. It is much more common to buy the seed in a mixed colour packet - I...

There's been a flurry of activity in the Garden's Shop recently with all the extra visitors brought out by the sunshine. So to keep up with demand we have ordered some brand new products... From animal themed aprons to games in a box and of course the wide variety of plants that is refreshed each week, there's a perfect gift or treat for everyone.

**Have you ever been scared to start a project in the garden because of the enormity of it? It happens to all of us, especially when deciding on the size of the flower beds.**: - By _Claire Greenslade_, Head Gardener_ "Have you ever been scared to start a project in the garden because of the enormity of it? It happens to all of us, especially when deciding...

Ref. No. 30534 Location: Taunton Are you looking to take your first step into recruitment? No experience? No problem...... Role Overview:Are you ambitious, up for a challenge, and looking for a meaningful career that impacts people's lives? Whether you have recruitment experience or not, this role offers an exciting and dynamic career in a fast-paced...

Looking after the new hives at Hestercombe **We’re welcoming bees into a new home at Hestercombe, with the delivery of six hives for these humble honey makers.** Ian Stiby and Rosie Ellis, who are beekeeping partners at Three Bridges Apriary, have brought the new colony to the orchards of Hestercombe so we can produce our own special Hestercombe Honey....

meaning that we can overwinter more plants. It is exciting times for us, so to get us fired up and to refresh our memories about glasshouse work, we arranged for a one day course, just for us, at Bicton college. We spent the day in the glasshouse with Janice Hindley, who took us through several propagation techniques, seed sowing, and glasshouse pest and...

**JOB OPPORTUNITY ** Looking for a Landscape Gardener to undertake hard and soft landscaping projects. Must be registered self employed. Good rate of pay depending on skill and references. Plenty of overtime available especially through spring/summer period. Must have - own transport /clean license preferred for use of work vans. - Experience in general...

**Senior Support Worker** **Langley House- Wiveliscombe** **£12.70 ph** We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. You'll be based within our Residential Care Home in Wiveliscombe at Langley House. Our residential care home is welcoming and friendly...

**Support Worker** **Langley House- Wiveliscombe** **£11.70 ph** We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-one Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. You'll be based within our Residential Care Home in Wiveliscombe at Langley House. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more...

We're seeking a skilled Culinary Experience Manager to lead the preparation and serving of exceptional food across Defence, as part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for overseeing the creation of menus and culinary concepts that delight clients and customers, while ensuring high-quality food and exceptional...

The Swan is looking for a skilled Part-Time Chef to assist our resident Chef in our busy country pub kitchen. As an experienced cook, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting dishes to a high standard, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Working hours will typically include every other weekend (Sunday finish at 3) and...

Miss Warre (cascade)_, C-type print, 2017 © Trish Morrissey This autumn (opens 18 Nov) the Hestercombe Gallery is privileged to welcome acclaimed photographer Trish Morrissey to its exciting contemporary arts programme. Having exhibited extensively in solo and group shows in the UK and internationally, her work is in major private and public collections....

**Night Support Worker** **Langley House- Wiveliscombe** **£11.70 ph + 50p Night Enhancement %3D £12.20 ph** We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-one Night Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. You'll be based within our Residential Care Home in Wiveliscombe at Langley House. As a night...